Future Community Enhancement Program Will Build Projects Throughout Parish
Our office recently presented the Call for Projects process for our MOVEBR Future Community Enhancement (FCE) Program, a $49 million allocation for projects that promote pedestrian and bicycle mobility, such as sidewalk and bicycle facilities, as well as beautification throughout the City-Parish. Director of Transportation and Drainage, Fred Raiford, recently presented the process and criteria for funding to the Metro Council so they can sponsor potential projects within their respective districts and submit them for consideration. You can read more about Call for Projects here.
Questions about Flashing Yellow Arrow Signals?
As DOTD continues installing flashing yellow arrow signals throughout the state, including East Baton Rouge Parish, some drivers have questions about these new signals. Although the MOVEBR program has not installed them yet, flashing yellow arrow signals will be included on future projects where appropriate. Efforts began last year to prepare drivers for these changes. You can read more about flashing yellow arrow signals here.
Mayor-President Broome Breaks Ground on Another MOVEBR Project with the Goal of Increasing Roadway Capacity and Relieving Congestion
Mayor-President Broome and the MOVEBR Program Management Team broke ground for Midway Boulevard in June. It will be a newly constructed 2-lane half-mile roadway from Picardy Avenue to the new Constantin Boulevard, directly behind the Baton Rouge General and Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. You can read more about the Midway Boulevard project here.
Featured Project: Plank-Nicholson Bus Rapid Transit Project
The MOVEBR Program is Building Louisiana’s First Bus Rapid Transit Line
The public got its first look at design plans for the Plank-Nicholson Bus Rapid Transit Project, a line that will connect the north and south side of the City of Baton Rouge to downtown, at three public open houses hosted by Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the MOVEBR Program Management Team. Exhibits and project designers explained the amenities available with bus rapid transit (BRT) and shared a route map showing stops that will connect neighborhoods to job centers, essential services and major destinations in Baton Rouge. You can read more about the Plank-Nicholson Bus Rapid Transit project here.
MOVEBR Team Gathers Feedback to Improve Small Business Participation
The MOVEBR Small Business Outreach (SBO) team recently conducted a survey of small businesses that have registered to participate in the program and a follow-up focus group to gather more in-depth feedback. You can read more about SBO survey here.
Update: Look for MOVEBR Project Advertisements on Our Home Page
One of the newest features of the MOVEBR website is a link to project advertisements on the home page. Businesses interested in working with the program no longer have to visit the website’s pre-construction and construction areas for upcoming project advertisements. A prominent box on the home page now features a bulldozer icon with the text “Projected Advertisements,” and links directly to the upcoming pre-construction and construction opportunities. You can read more about it here.
Connect with Us
Stay informed about the MOVEBR program by visiting movebr.brla.gov or following @movebrla on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Let us know if you have a question or need assistance on a MOVEBR project. Be sure to sign up to receive updates so you can follow progress on projects that affect your travel or learn how your business can participate in the MOVEBR program. Connect with MOVEBR and help us build East Baton Rouge Parish for the future!
